Pacific Northwest
June, 2011
Regional Report
National News - From NGA Editors
Stop the Emerald Ash Borer by Educating Kids
The emerald ash borer (EAB) is an introduced pest that is devastating our native ash trees. First discovered in Michigan less than a decade ago, it has killed tens of millions of trees so far in...
Black Spot Resistant Roses
The Earth-Kind® program was started at Texas A&M University to support environmental landscape stewardship. Part of this program includes research and trials to identify regionally adapted...
Avoid the Top Ten Landscape Mistakes
Good landscaping can add beauty and value to your home grounds and make them easier to care for. Poorly done landscaping not only can cost you a lot of wasted dollars and effort, it can create an...
Archangel Ancient Tree Archive
Ancient specimens of trees are the largest and oldest living things on earth. To help keep these survivors from being irretrievably lost, Archangel Ancient Tree Archive was founded to save the...
In the Garden
Create a Moss Basket
Moss baskets are beautiful, and while you can purchase them already planted, I think it's much more fun to create them from scratch. When you assemble your own, you can choose the plants that you like best. Here are a few suggestions for creating a...
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Resources
Shows & Events
17th Annual West Seattle Garden Tour The West Seattle Garden Tour celebrates the art of gardening for its 17th year on Sunday, July...
Books
Gardening with Disabilities If you garden with a disability, or are disabled and wish you could garden, The Enabling Garden...
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Regional Reminders
- Adjust your Lawn Mower
- Prevent Blossom-End-Rot
- Mulch to Conserve Moisture
- Pinch Out Side Shoots
- Remove Dead Foliage from Bulbs
